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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.04, 3,599.95 and 757.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.04, 3,599.95 and 757.76 is: 1,136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.04 : 3,599.95 = 757.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.04/3,599.95 = 757.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.04x = 3,599.95 × 757.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.04x = 2,727,898.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,898.11/2,400.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.61

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